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Friday, August 14, 2020

Fire and Diamond by: Andrew Grey w/ Creative Post & Giveaway

 


Title: Fire and Diamond

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Deputies #6

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Aug 8, 2020

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

A Carlisle Deputies Novel

When Deputy Nick Senaster chastises a bunch of college kids at a bar, he doesn’t think anything of it, even if their leader is gorgeous. The guy is too young and way too cocky, and soon Nick has an emergency foster placement to focus on. His first job is ensuring ten-year-old Ethan knows someone cares for him. But Nick doesn’t realize Ethan is a package deal.

When Alexander finds out his abusive stepfather, Dieter, has lost custody of his half brother, he’s torn between relief and dread. Alexander can’t get custody until he can provide a home for his tiny family. In the meantime, at least Ethan’s foster father will let Alexander visit.

So of course the man turns out to be the cute but dour cop who gave Alexander a hard time.

Soon Nick and Alexander discover they misjudged each other. Nick is more than an authoritarian automaton, and Alexander has a drive and a maturity that belie their first meeting. But between a campaign of intimidation from Dieter, their own insecurities, and the logistics of dating with Ethan’s fragile sense of stability hanging in the balance, they have their work cut out for them if they want to build a future.


“A tournament!” one of the guys shouted, and they all formed up to play.

Nick turned away, grabbed a menu, ordered a dozen wings from Jason, and returned to his beer. More laughter welled from around the pool table, and then a ball slammed against the bar near Nick’s leg. He jumped as one of the guys raced over to retrieve it.

“Sorry,” he said, meeting Nick’s eyes for a second with the deepest blue eyes he had ever seen. Suddenly Nick’s throat went dry, and he nearly tipped his beer reaching for the glass. Their eye lock lasted only a second, and then the guy hastily turned away and went back to his friends.

“Someone needs to teach them how to play,” Jason said, clearly a little amused.

“Or maybe sober them up. How long have they been here?” Nick turned back to the pool table.

“A few hours,” Jason reported.

Nick inhaled and cleared his throat, catching one kid’s eyes and motioning him over, and they responded as a group.

“How do all of you plan to get home?” he asked gruffly and reached into his pocket, showing them his badge.

“Dude…,” the kid groaned. “I got a van outside. We all came in that.” His clouded eyes meant he’d probably already had too much.

“Is there anyone who hasn’t been drinking?” Nick asked, and they all looked at each other like they had never thought of it.

“I’m the designated driver,” the cute guy who retrieved the pool ball answered. “I haven’t had anything to drink in well over an hour, and even then it was just one beer. Do you want to perform a sobriety test on me or something?” The kid stepped forward, and once again Nick was almost hit in the chest by the intensity in those eyes. His face had been sculpted by the gods, with high cheekbones, a perfect nose, and hair so red it almost glowed. God, he was gorgeous… until he opened his mouth. “You know, we’re just having a little fun, and we’re not hurting anyone.” He put his hands on his hips, and his eyes burned with righteous indignation almost as bright as his hair. “Wait… no, I do not give you permission for any sort of test, and don’t think I did earlier. Unless you have proof that I’ve broken the law….” He cocked his eyebrows, and it might have been funny if Nick wasn’t already tired and pissed.

“I wasn’t threatening anyone.” He slipped off the stool. “I was only warning all of you and making sure that someone responsible was making sure all your friends got home.” He met the kid’s gaze with a stony one of his own. “Drinking and driving is never a good idea, and…” He raised his gaze to where one of the guys was lying on the pool to table trying to make a shot. “It seems your friends have had more than their share.” He crossed his arms over his front, knowing it would push his chest out and make him seem bigger and intimidating. “Just be careful.” He turned back to the bar just as Jason set down his plate of wings.

Nick did his best to sit and eat, drinking the last of his beer and then switching to water. Jason kept his glass full, and Nick breathed deeply to try to unwind. Until another pool ball made an appearance, this time flying across the bar, knocking over glasses and making a mess.

“You better take that shit back or I’ll break your head.” Another ball followed, and Nick caught it before the flung ball could do any damage.

“That’s enough!” Nick snapped. “All of you against the wall, now!” He was done with this shit. “I mean it. You are out of control.” He pinned each of the guys with his gaze until the redhead stepped forward. “Don’t pull anything after that little display.”





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Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.

Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing)  He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.







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